Minneapolis to Boston (MSP–BOS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MSP–BOS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,121 miles in approximately 2h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KE, SK, VS, WS | 42 | 321, 32Q, 757 | 2h45-3h | SkyTeam | AF, KE, SK, VS, WS | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 13 | 738 | 2h43-2h44 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Boston from Minneapolis
| Metric | MSP→BOS | STC→BOS |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from MSP | – | 62 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 127 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 51m | 2h 54m |
| Departure OTP | 64% | – |
Travel Essentials
MSP: CDT · BOS: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Boston.
Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.
Silver Line SL1 (free from Logan) runs to South Station in 15–20 minutes, connecting to the Red Line subway and Amtrak services. The Massport Shuttle connects all Logan terminals and the remote parking areas; it's also the transfer between terminals. Water taxi to Long Wharf (downtown) is $12 and runs seasonally; check weather and schedule.Taxis to downtown Boston cost $30–45 (tunnel toll included in meter). Ride-hails pick up at designated zones; follow the Logan app directions to avoid the main curb chaos. MBTA Blue Line (Airport station, free shuttle from terminals) reaches downtown in 10 minutes but requires a separate transfer. Amtrak Acela to New York departs from South Station (2.5h, from $49).
Humid continental climate with significant maritime influence. Winters (December–March) bring regular Nor'easters. These coastal storms that dump heavy snow and produce high winds, frequently closing Logan for hours and causing mass cancellations. Ice storms hit several times each winter. BOS is one of the most weather-disrupted major US airports in winter.
Summers are warm (22–29°C) with humidity and afternoon thunderstorms causing July–August delays. Hurricane remnants reach New England in September–October. Spring and fall are mild (8–18°C) but unpredictable. Logan's harbor location means it runs windier than inland readings suggest. Factor this into small aircraft routing.
MSP–BOS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MSP to BOS
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 127 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MSP to BOS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSP to BOS is about 2 hours 51 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,121 miles (1,804 km). There are approximately 127 weekly flights outbound and 136 return, totaling 263 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Cleveland Hopkins and Chicago Midway. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Saint Cloud (STC).